BROCADE ISL TRUNKING
F/ BLADECENTER
PI DATE: June 2007 * Brocade ISL Trunking for BladeCenter * ISL Trunking optimises Ntwk performance, availability & manageability by merging multiple ISLs (inter-switch links) into a single logical entity * Enhanced Performance: ISL Trunking distributes FC traffic at frame level across the shared bandwidth of all member links with in-order delivery * Simplified ISL Management: ISL Trunking reduces or eliminates situations that require individual ISL Config to achieve optimal performance & also simplifies fabric design and management * Creates up to 2 x 12 Gb trunks to Ext SAN that provide granular frame-level load balancing * Increased SAN Availability: ISL Trunking enhances ISL availability by reducing the effects of ISL failures propagating within the SAN fabric